A rain-sodden, dank Christmas for Hal Westwood, and the joy of the recent celebration for Cousin Tom Kingscott’s wedding only serves to underline Hal’s sense of isolation. It is this which sends him in search of a glimpse of Sophie Redcroft and leads to a tale of a missing bride, intrigue, buried treasure and mayhem – all of which must be resolved before Twelfth Night.

An epiphany for Hal? A revelation for Sophie? Who knows what the New Year will bring…